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Be more expressive to close more sales
May 12, 2026

Be more expressive to close more sales

People are up to 36% more willing to buy from more expressive salespeople (e.g. with an energetic tone of voice, using arm gestures).

Thomas McKinlay
Thomas McKinlay
Customer ExperienceCustomer Experience
+3+3
Case study: Closing more sales in videocalls
Feb 19, 2026
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Case study: Closing more sales in videocalls

Increase sales during calls when you optimise your background, your body-language, your look, and how you speak.

Thomas McKinlay
Thomas McKinlay
B2CB2C
+3+3
How to use exclamation points in emails
Feb 10, 2026

How to use exclamation points in emails

Use exclamation points in your emails if you want to look friendly, but avoid using them to look assertive (e.g. send it by EOD!). People will perceive you up to 13.5% more positively.

Thomas McKinlay
Thomas McKinlay
SalesSales
+4+4
Talk with your hands to be more persuasive
Jan 13, 2026

Talk with your hands to be more persuasive

Gesture with your hands when presenting to appear more competent, and make people perceive you up to 9% more positively.

Thomas McKinlay
Thomas McKinlay
B2BB2B
+2+2
When to show vs hide prices
Jan 06, 2026

When to show vs hide prices

For high-end items (e.g. a leather briefcase), avoid showing the price immediately. For inexpensive items (e.g. a tote bag), show the price straight away to increase sales.

Thomas McKinlay
Thomas McKinlay
Ads Ads
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Humor works for B2B too
Dec 23, 2025

Humor works for B2B too

Funny ads from B2B brands (e.g. industrial adhesives) can make people like the company up to 17.9% more than non-funny ads do.

Thomas McKinlay
Thomas McKinlay
Customer ExperienceCustomer Experience
+5+5
Case study: How to boost marketing opt-ins
Nov 06, 2025
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Case study: How to boost marketing opt-ins

Opted-in customers are 26% less likely to churn. Here’s how to encourage them to opt-in for marketing communications.

Thomas McKinlay
Thomas McKinlay
Customer ExperienceCustomer Experience
+4+4
Case study: Booking modules vs. inquiry forms
Oct 23, 2025
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Case study: Booking modules vs. inquiry forms

“Productized” booking modules on your website are likely to increase conversions and satisfaction compared to open-ended inquiry forms.

Thomas McKinlay
Thomas McKinlay
B2CB2C
+3+3
Rounded prices get more offers from buyers
Sep 23, 2025

Rounded prices get more offers from buyers

People are less likely to make offers to buy, or respond to offers received, when they use precise digits (e.g. $1,525) compared to rounded amounts ($1,500).

Thomas McKinlay
Thomas McKinlay
B2CB2C
+3+3
Case study: Naming your brand after yourself
Sep 11, 2025
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Case study: Naming your brand after yourself

Using someone’s name in a company’s name can help differentiate the company and increase word-of-mouth, but it comes with pitfalls.

Thomas McKinlay
Thomas McKinlay
B2CB2C
+4+4
Case study: The pros and cons of ‘family-owned’
Jul 24, 2025
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Case study: The pros and cons of ‘family-owned’

Showcasing that you are family-owned comes with a series of advantages, but also some pitfalls

Thomas McKinlay
Thomas McKinlay
Customer ExperienceCustomer Experience
+4+4
Case study: Automating call centers
Jul 10, 2025
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Case study: Automating call centers

How to combine an automated phone tree with human agents to cut costs while delivering a great experience.

Thomas McKinlay
Thomas McKinlay
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